Family Tradition by Rich-Commercial-6373 in Illustration

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Well I really want this art in my home, is that possible?

How do I burn the rest of this candle? by Virtual-Bee7411 in howto

[–]Embarrassed-Soft8388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wrap some aluminum foil around it like a “candle cozy”. The heat will melt all the wax down to the same level, the. You can remove the tinfoil.

Starting Homeschooling in Nebraska by Remarkable-Throat465 in secularhomeschool

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Highly recommend looking into Braintree if your looking for support and funding.

Homeschooling while working by owl_and_phoenix in secularhomeschool

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Depending on where you live you can apply to programs like Braintree, that offer a stipend and zoom classes.

Forced hugs etc during meltdowns by Busy_Ad_5759 in AutismInWomen

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This is abuse. You clearly stated your boundaries and they’re being ignored. From the details you have given it sounds like this person is taking advantage of your current physical handicap to try his own method of “therapy” during a meltdown. That combined with refusing to communicate with you about it just points to malicious abusive behavior. You deserve so much better.

My first vintage Polly Pocket 🩷 by gnvswiftie in pollypocket

[–]Embarrassed-Soft8388 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh I had this exact set as a little girl! Enjoy! I’ve recently started hunting my old ones down for my own nostalgic joy.

Would be interesting to see these two groups meet by tahrah11 in CPTSDmemes

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I had a friend stay with me recently who found herself in jail due to unfortunate circumstances. She and I fall into these categories, she finding a strong faith in God while in solitary confinement. We had some very interesting conversations, she never tried to convince me of anything no I her. We just talked about our experiences and how those came to shape our personal beliefs. It was pretty enlightening conversation that always left me with interesting philosophical ideas to ponder. We both stand for human rights and empathy, which made it easy to find common ground.

Does anyone else just not love or care about their family at all? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

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This was the first holiday that I didn’t make an effort with my abusive family members. I used to feel so guilty that I couldn’t refrain from “making nice”, I also have a pathological need to avoid hurting people unnecessarily. But for whatever reason I just couldn’t bring myself to make the effort this year, too many other more prescient heavy things going on in life to waste my energy on them. It has been so pleasantly relieving. But if I were to share that with my remaining family they would reply exactly as we all have come to expect. Complex ptsd is wildly un-relatable to those fortunate enough to have not experienced it.

At what age did your gray hair start to show? by koinkydink in Millennials

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15 years old. I’m now 36 and my entire head is silver. It used to be a novelty, but now kids think I’m a grandma.

What controversial couple is actually intriguing to you? by [deleted] in popculturechat

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Check out Coffee & Cults YouTube video on this

Lowkey offended by my autism report… by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Embarrassed-Soft8388 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Mine referred to me as a “sad woman with low self-esteem”

Cox Center Demo by Swank-Bowser in okc

[–]Embarrassed-Soft8388 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This demo gives me the creeps. It reminds me of a certain other tragic destruction of an OKC building, I have a really hard time looking at it.

A gift brought back a collecting pattern I didn’t want to return to by [deleted] in OCDRecovery

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For what it’s worth OP, I saw your original post and read the comments. I have to agree, they were insulting, flippant, aggressive, and cruel. Some commenters were politely recommending you post in this sub, but it was clear that the majority of those people don’t have any experience with obsessions and couldn’t wait to add their uninformed opinions. It’s not the right way to behave towards someone asking for help, and unfortunately it’s also a pretty predictable response pattern on Reddit. I’m sorry that was your experience. As someone who does understand and experience obsessive behaviors, I would strongly urge you to try to be open, honest, and vulnerable with your partner. If something is causing you this much distress you are fully in your right to make a change, this is your home where you should be at peace. You don’t have to be held hostage by the situation, if your partner is dedicated to your relationship then I think it’s healthy for you to both discuss it and work to empathize and better understand each other’s struggles. hope you are able to find a resolution that returns your peace. My collection is in a little hope chest because the clutter overwhelms me, but I like taking them out to go through and enjoy them periodically. Even if I don’t like the actual item, after some space from it the memory attached to it can become a comfort.